Frequently Asked Questions

About PlanesForge

What is PlanesForge?

PlanesForge is a tournament management platform for Magic: The Gathering. It handles player registration, Swiss pairings, live standings, and meta analysis — all in one place.

Is PlanesForge free?

PlanesForge is free for players — always. Organizers can run tournaments with up to 32 players at no cost. For larger events and advanced features, a one-time premium upgrade is available — see pricing.

What formats are supported?

PlanesForge supports all major Magic formats: Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, Premodern, Duel Commander, Sealed, Draft, and Cube Draft.

For Players

How do I create an account?

No password needed. Enter your email address and you'll receive a magic link. Click it and you're logged in. The link expires after 15 minutes and can only be used once.

How do I register for a tournament?

Find the tournament on PlanesForge, click "Register", and fill in your details. You'll see the tournament in your dashboard once registered.

How does check-in work?

When the organizer opens check-in before the event, a check-in button appears on the tournament page. Check in to confirm you're attending — players who don't check in may lose their spot.

How do standings and tiebreakers work?

PlanesForge uses the Swiss tournament system. Players are ranked by match points first, then tiebreakers: opponent match win percentage (OMW%), game win percentage (GW%), and opponent game win percentage (OGW%).

Can I sync my tournaments to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar?

Yes. Go to your profile and open the Calendar tab. There you'll find a personal subscription URL. Add it to any calendar app that supports iCal subscriptions (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, etc.). Your upcoming tournaments will appear automatically and stay up to date.

For Organizers

Can I use PlanesForge for my tournament?

Yes. Log in, create a tournament, configure the details (date, location, capacity, entry fee), and share the link with your players. No approval needed.

How does Swiss pairing work?

PlanesForge generates pairings automatically each round based on standings. The system detects rematches and attempts to repair them. If there's an odd number of players, the lowest-ranked player without a prior bye receives one.

How do I get in touch?

Join the Discord community or send an email to info@planesforge.de. We're happy to help with questions, feedback, or issues.